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Matt Campbell
2027 Subaru Outback AWD Premium review
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Not available
Body type
SUV
Body type
Wagon
Engine size
Not available
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 L/100km
Power and torque
150kW / 350Nm
Power and torque
137kW / 245Nm
Not available
778km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
ACC linked to mapping: yes
ACC linked to mapping - corner reaction: yes
ACC linked to mapping - junction react: yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
360 view camera
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Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Reactive lighting: yes
Wrap around: yes
Ambient lighting
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Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Automatic door closing
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Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Navigational systems
Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 12.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
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Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking assistance
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Parking distance system
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote battery management
Includes battery status checking: yes
Includes remote charge activation: yes
Includes remote charge activation timer: yes
Remote battery management
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Remote HVAC control
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Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
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Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
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USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Driver modes
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Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes transmission: yes
12v power outlet
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12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 183 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Energy recuperation
Level selection: yes
Energy recuperation
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WLTP emissions
Testing type ICE: yes
Combined: 0 g/km
WLTP emissions
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Engine
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Engine
Configuration: Horizontal
Cc: 2,498 cc
Engine code: FB25D
Liters: 2.5 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 91
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 91
Minimum fuel type: Unleaded
Tanks
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Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 63 L
Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps (A): 10 Ah
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 230 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 6.29 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 18.81 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 9.41 h
Duration (hours): 6.5 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 400 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.37 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.6 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.2 h
Duration (hours): 0.45 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 160 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 160 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 10%
Voltage: 400 V
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Rear
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: DC Brushless Synchronous Motor
Max torque motor Nm: 350 Nm
Motor location: Rear
Power output motor hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 150 kW
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery supplier: LG Energy Solution
Battery type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 63 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 11 kW
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 59 kWh
Wall charger: yes
Smart charging
Plug & charge: yes
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Hybrid and electric systems
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Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
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Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 12.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 11.9 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 4.2 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 8.1 L/100km
Country/highway: 6.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 778 km
Combined: 12.3 km/L
Country/highway: 14.5 km/L
Urban: 9.8 km/L
Urban: 10.2 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 206 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 150 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 150 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 350 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 350 Nm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 0 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 186 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 137 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 245 Nm
Measurement standard: DIN
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,800 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 3,400 rpm
WLTP electric energy consumption
Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes
Combined high vehicle: 180 Wh/km
Combined low vehicle: 153 Wh/km
Combined: 157 Wh/km
WLTP electric energy consumption
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
WLTP electric range
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Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time
Transmission
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: TR580
Transmission description: Continuously Trans with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: Variable
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Levelling
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Levelling
Location rear: yes
Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 101
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 103
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 100
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 225 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 100
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 225 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MEB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: Wagon
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: SGP
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Wagon
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Black trim
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Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,490 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 515 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,844 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 530 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,587 mm
Overall height: 1,632 mm
Overall length: 4,603 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,108 mm
Overall width: 1,865 mm
Rear track: 1,563 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 10,200 mm
Wheelbase: 2,764 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,000 mm
Front track: 1,585 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 220 mm
Overall height: 1,715 mm
Overall length: 4,880 mm
Overall width: 1,880 mm
Rear track: 1,610 mm
Wheelbase: 2,745 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,061 mm
Headroom rear: 984 mm
Hip room front: 1,492 mm
Hip room rear: 1,466 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,440 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,401 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,036 mm
Headroom rear: 999 mm
Hip room front: 1,384 mm
Hip room rear: 1,370 mm
Leg room front: 1,091 mm
Leg room rear: 960 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,430 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,426 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 18.1°
Departure angle: 20.9°
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Rear door
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Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlights
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): Halogen
Bulb type (low beam): Halogen
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type mica: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
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Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Privacy glass
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Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
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Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 180 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 8
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Remote audio controls
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Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Door sill protector
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Luxury trim
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Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On doors: Alloy Look
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Alloy Look
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
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Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Airbags
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Airbags
Number of: 8
Front airbag
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Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Knee airbags
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Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Side curtain airbag
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Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 88
ANCAP child occupant score: 91
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 84
ANCAP safety assist score: 96
ANCAP date tested: 1 Sep 2021
ANCAP rating year: 2021
ANCAP version tested: 2.5i petrol LHD wagon
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Asymmetrical
Reclining type: Manual
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Electric heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 30,000 km
Period (mths): 24 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - OEM
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Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Battery - Total
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - Total
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Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roof
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Rails
Cross bars: Fixed
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,280 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,705 kg
Tare weight: 1,665 kg
Trailer noseweight: 200 kg
Cargo area
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Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Locks
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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